Jul 31, 2023
In this week’s podcast, we will discuss the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). AATD is a relatively rare genetic disorder that affects both the liver and the lungs.There are no symptoms in early childhood. However, as people get older, they may develop lung problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Jul 24, 2023
In this episode of the Liver Series, we will discuss Caroli Disease, a rare congenital disorder of the liver. Caroli disease is characterized by the presence of multiple bile duct cysts throughout the liver.
Dr. Sonpal will discuss the different symptoms, diagnosis and the treatments for the disease. The cause of...
Jul 17, 2023
It’s mid July and this summer has been extremely hot. In this week’s podcast, we’ll discuss exertional heat illness, a group of conditions that can occur when the body’s temperature regulation system is overwhelmed by exercise or exposure to high temperatures. We’ll cover the three types of heat illness,...
Jul 10, 2023
Welcome to the first episode for our Liver Series! In this episode, we’ll be discussing Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), a chronic liver disease caused by the body’s immune system attacking the liver. We will go over the symptoms that can include fatigue, jaundice, dark urine and nausea to name a few.
Dr. Niket Sonpal...
Jul 3, 2023
July is here! Which means the summer travel season is officially in full swing. It also brings those pesky mosquitoes that we all hate. But, did you know, there are hardly any at Disneyland? In this episode, Dr. Niket Sonpal will discuss how Disneyland keeps its property mosquito-free.
The 4th of July is a time for...